Meghalaya CM assures safety of Sikhs after communal clashes

Chandigarh, June 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called up Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to assure him of the safety of the Sikh community and their religious institutions in the state following communal clashes, an official said here on Saturday.

“Sangma called up the Punjab Chief Minister to apprise him of the situation in the state in wake of communal violence, reportedly triggered by a minor incident, and to allay any apprehensions of the Sikh community being under attack,” a spokesperson of the Chief Minister said.

Sangma also assured Amarinder Singh that there was no damage to any Gurudwara or other institutions belonging to the Sikh minority in Meghalaya.

The Punjab Chief Minister expressed concern over the developments and hoped the situation does not escalate further.